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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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As I know very little about Mercedes-Benz's can some one point me to a source
of info on the different chassis ie w123 w124 and w126 it would be much appreciated.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Perhaps one web page to start with:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz

W123 and W124 would be the E-class, W126 the S-class, basically classics all.
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Originally Posted by jedh
As I know very little about Mercedes-Benz's can some one point me to a source
of info on the different chassis ie w123 w124 and w126 it would be much appreciated.
From what I read the 5 cylinder engines in the 1980s are very strong and easy to maintain. They also were not encumbered with all the newer emission junky parts.

There seems to be problems with the 6 cylinder diesels in the S Class diesel models after the W126 (I forgot the series number).

Generally it is best to buy the most expensive and best condition one you can afford. Neglected MB cars are expensive to repair.
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In looking for a car I'm using the low miles with maintenance records equals long life.
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